Employment Opportunity


Crime Lab Scientist 1 (Chemistry)

Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia

Salary: $63,840.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: Aug 31, 2025

The Division of Forensic Sciences within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill Crime Lab Scientist vacancies in the Chemistry Department. Applicants selected for employment will be offered a position at the following crime laboratories as the final work location:

  • Southwestern Lab located in Moultrie, GA
  • Headquarters located in Decatur, GA
  • Northeastern Lab located in Cleveland, GA
  • Western Lab located in Midland, GA
  • Coastal Lab located in Pooler, GA
  • Central Lab located in Dry Branch, GA
  • Eastern Lab located in Augusta, GA
Applicants must select their geographic location preference(s) by answering the supplemental questions during the application process. Applicants may also be given an opportunity to select their geographic location preference(s) at the time of interview. THE 18-24 MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM MAY BE HELD AT A LAB OUTSIDE OF THE FINAL WORK LOCATION.

PLEASE NOTE: Some positions/locations listed in this announcement are not currently open. However, we are building a pool of qualified applicants. Apply now to be considered when opportunities become available.

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Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Under immediate or limited supervision perform laboratory examinations, scientific analysis and comparisons on physical evidence submitted by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Collect, identify, classify and analyze physical evidence.
  • Document Findings
  • Testify in court
  • Perform repetitive movement
  • Stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Use highly technical equipment
  • Work assigned hours
CHEMISTRY SECTION
The primary function of the Chemistry Section is to analyze items of evidence in order to determine the presence or absence of controlled substances. Chemists analyze suspected drugs and fire debris, provide expert testimony to the courts, supply the courts and other state agencies with factual drug information, and provide information to the general public and news media about drug abuse. Additionally, a team of scientists is trained to assist police officers in clandestine laboratory seizures as well as educate law enforcement.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an accredited college or university.
  • -OR-
  • A Forensic Science degree, which included the successful completion of at least 40 semester (or 60 quarter) hours of CHEMISTRY coursework. * Successful completion is considered a "C" or better in coursework.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.
  • Frequent light lifting and/or moving 10lbs. of evidence kits or supplies unassisted is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • These positions require the incumbent to work in a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel. These positions must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.

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Posted: Aug 3, 2025


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